Resolving Sound Issues - HP Getting Getting Started Manual

Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones
For select models that include a 5.1 or higher
speaker system, a headphones connector is located
on the right side of the control tower.
If the control tower displays HP (for headphones),
the headphones are enabled; the sound to the
speakers and the subwoofer is muted.
Selecting recording devices
(Type 6 connectors only)
To select a sound recording device:
1
Click Start on the taskbar.
2
Choose Control Panel.
3
Click Sounds and Audio Devices (or
Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices).
The Sounds and Audio Devices
window opens.

Resolving Sound Issues

If you don't have sound from your speakers, check
the following:
Check volume and mute settings. See "Using
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Headphones" on page 54.
Use active, powered speakers, or speakers
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with an amplifier.
Verify sound cable connections.
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Make sure the software program and sound
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software are configured.
Push and hold the On button on the control
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tower for several seconds to enable sound
from the speakers.
Press the On button briefly to enable the
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headphones.
4
Click the Audio tab. The window opens.
5
In Sound Recording, select a recording
device; for example, Realtek HD Front
Pink Jack.
6
Click OK.
7
Close the window.
Some programs may result in low volume,
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even when the Volume knob is turned to the
maximum position. If this is the case,
double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar,
and increase the volume.
Reconfigure the sound software for
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surround sound.
Reinstall the sound card drivers by using
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HP Application Recovery. See "Application
Recovery" in the PC Troubleshooting and
Maintenance Guide.
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
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